Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC software

Hi Doug:
"Featurecam" by Engineering Geometry Systems is the simplest CAM system
I have come across, as far as ease-of-use is concerned.
It is pricey though!
Download a free trial version from the Net.

Cheers

Marcus
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From: mosssr71@... <mosssr71@...>
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com>
Date: Friday, November 24, 2000 3:29 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC software

>Question to all,
>
>I just recently purchased a Shoptask 2000 w/ CNC, DRO,Quadralift etc.
>I am not a machinist, just thought it would be fun for a hobby,
>however, the software that came w/ the CNC setup is not the greatest
>(DeskNc) My question is which software package would be best for me
>to look at. Cost is not an issue, I just want something that is easy
>to learn, and easy to run, and user friendly. I would like something
>that is "all inclusive", meaning the ability to make a part w/o
>having to bounce back and forth from program to program. I don't know
>if this is even possiable because, again this is all new to me, and I
>do mean ALL NEW TO ME. I hope these are not silly Questions, but we
>all have to start somewhere.
>
>ps; Just some personal info to aid you in your thoughts . I am an
>electrical contractor, and a pilot w/ a collage education, so I am
>mechanically inclined, and have half a brain.
>Thank you in advance.
>
>Doug Moss
>
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